200-201 Security Monitoring Practice Question
Which protocol and port pair is commonly used for secure web traffic?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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HTTPS 443
HTTPS (HTTP Secure) uses port 443 for encrypted web traffic.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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HTTPS 443
Why this is correct
HTTPS provides encryption and uses port 443.
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FTP 21
Why it's wrong here
FTP is for file transfer, not web browsing.
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HTTP 80
Why it's wrong here
HTTP port 80 is unencrypted.
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SSH 22
Why it's wrong here
SSH is for secure remote access, not web traffic.
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